velitation Meaning, Definition & Usage

Vel`i*ta"tion noun

Etymology

L. velitatio, fr. velitari, velitatus, to skirmish, from veles, -itis, a light-armed soldier.

Definitions

1. A dispute or contest; a slight contest; a skirmish. R. Sir M. Hale.

   After a short velitation we parted. Evelyn.